Fire Fighting

A Guide to Fire Fighting: Understanding Fire Suppression Strategies Fires can cause destruction and mayhem very quickly, and firefighters constantly monitor and mitigate potential destruction. Fire fighting requires a well-planned, strategic approach to ensure the safety of public, property and natural resources. Firefighting involves four main activities - fire suppression, life safety, risk reduction and resource protection. Fire suppression is the process of containing, controlling, and extinguishing fires. The goal of this process is to save lives and protect property from destruction. As part of fire suppression activities, firefighters must understand the conditions that contribute to a fire's start and spread, such as the amount of oxygen present, the availability of combustible materials, and the temperature within areas that can ignite a fire. Additionally, fire fighting strategies must be developed to reduce the possibility of a fire from occurring. Fire Suppression…

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